Smudge the Blades hits the ice
The Indigenous independent film that closed out the Calgary International Film Festival
Tagged: Indigenous
PROFILE: Virginia Bruneau
Emma Marshall, Arts Editor | “We used to have a light outside. It was a post that lit up the whole backyard, but because money was so tight, they had to cut it off.” ...
The power of the ‘aunty’
Isabella West, Publishing Editor | Walls that were once lined with images of Mount Royal’s early years are now adorned with locally curated and created works of art as part of the Aunties/Anti Art...
Lacrosse: Canada’s forgotten national sport
Manveet Waraich, Staff Writer | Most Calgarians have been to Scotiabank Saddledome at least once—whether it was for a Flames game, the ‘Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth,’ or Justin Bieber’s Purpose World Tour—it’s an...
Piikani Nation declares a state of emergency over drug crisis
Bella Coco, Staff Writer The Piikani Nation in Southern Alberta declared a state of emergency on Jan. 2 after a multitude of drug deaths. In a statement to Global News, Troy Knowlton, Piikani Nation Chief,...
Shaping a New Narrative: How One Woman is Redefining Indigenous Reconciliation through Business, Music, and Film
By Emma Marshall, Staff Writer Through her impactful music and film, Sandra Sutter has become a voice of Indigenous resilience. However, her behind-the-scenes work in the corporate world is laying the foundation for a...
Tales From The Rez contributes to the thriving Indigenous film scene
By James Windler, Contributor UPDATE: For the 24th annual season of CIFF, over 28,000 audience members were invited to attend and vote for their Audience Choice Award. This year, Tales From The Rez won...
Scout’s honour and a government’s promise: how ‘opportunities for learning’ became generations worth of shame
By Alex Padilla, Contributor & Emma Duke, Features Editor In September 2023, Netflix released a documentary called Scouts Honor: The Secret Files of the Boy Scouts of America. The documentary paints a picture of a decades old institution...
